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Freedom is a Constant Struggle

This Sunday:“ Freedom is a Constant Struggle”10:30 a.m. pacific time Bob Britton Join us on Labor Day Sunday for a celebration of poetry and music centered on social justice and hope. Come and be inspired!   Special Music – If I Had a Hammer by Pete Seeger and Lee Hayes Welcome Land Acknowledgment: (slide) Chalice … Continue reading Freedom is a Constant Struggle

“Returning to Community” Worship with Rev. Millie Phillips

Please join our guest speaker, Millie Phillips, as we discuss Returning to community; an old model for new times.   Prelude Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music Opening Hymn: # 112  Do you Hear (slide) Welcome Mary Lou Chalice Lighting Wisdom Tale  Tanya Sing the Children to their Classroom (slide) Call to Worship   Millie Hymn: … Continue reading “Returning to Community” Worship with Rev. Millie Phillips

“Spirituality and Inner Freedom” with Rev. John Buehrens, July 27

As we prepare to welcome Rev. Eric Meter as our new minister, the former President of our denomination, Rev. Dr. John Buehrens, comes with a reminder that if we are indeed in the tradition of the “free church,” with that comes a responsibility for each of us: to deepen our own spiritual lives continually. This … Continue reading “Spirituality and Inner Freedom” with Rev. John Buehrens, July 27

Voluntary Simplicity

Voluntary Simplicity   A lifestyle of voluntary simplicity fits very naturally with our Unitarian Universalist’s shared values of Interdependence, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Generosity and Justice surrounding Love. Today’s service will explore just what is meant by voluntary simplicity and why our shared values infuse this lifestyle.   Gathering Music: Mileva – Dreamgift – Spencer Brewer … Continue reading Voluntary Simplicity

“Becoming Sanctuary People” with Rev. Tovis Page

During times of great uncertainty and fear, we long for refuge, sanctuary. What if–instead of locating sanctuary in a specific place–we instead seek to practice sanctuary, wherever we are? What if we became sanctuary people? Guest Worship Leader, Rev. Tovis Page   Prelude: My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice by Camille Saint-Saens and Zerlina’s Song … Continue reading “Becoming Sanctuary People” with Rev. Tovis Page

“Saving the Souls of Churches and Nations” with Rev. Jay Atkinson, July 6

There has been much talk in the past year, both pre- and post-election, about the soul of our nation, pointing to “soul” as the seat of sacred identity. What does it mean for nations or churches to have souls? The soul of a church lies in its purpose or “mission.” Does our nation, in that … Continue reading “Saving the Souls of Churches and Nations” with Rev. Jay Atkinson, July 6

“In Doing, We Become: the Soulful Pursuit of Practice” with Linli Wang

The art of practice is the deliberate, disciplined process of refining skills through repetition, reflection, and adjustment. True practice is more than just a routine. It is and has to be an active engagement that balances patience with persistence. It is often in the small and invisible efforts where growth happens. Led by Linli Wang, … Continue reading “In Doing, We Become: the Soulful Pursuit of Practice” with Linli Wang